Bioinformatics Analyst

We are looking for a highly motivated, independent, and creative Bioinformatics Analyst to join a dynamic and collaborative team in the field of computational research. An individual in this position will support the analysis of sequencing data from pre-clinical studies with a focus on identifying mechanisms of action and potential biomarkers.

Pay Rate: $50-$65/hr

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data, including bulk RNA-seq and single-cell genomic studies.
• Serve as an analyst on NGS projects, progressing from data exploration and normalization to differential gene expression and pathway analysis.
• Produce insightful data visualizations and present findings to team members in an accessible, compelling format.
• Enhance existing code to generate targeted plots and analyses from project data or perform individual study analyses as needed.
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• PhD in bioinformatics, genomics, computational biology, or a closely related field.
• Strong computational and statistical analysis skills, with proficiency in Linux-based servers.
• Advanced expertise in with high level scripting language like Python or R
• Experience handling large datasets, including performing batch effect detection, normalization, and adjusting for confounders and covariates.
• Experience with analysis of genomic and/or epigenomic NGS data
  
  

If you are passionate about applying computational methods to solve real-world problems in immunology and drug discovery, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!